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Patriots beat Colts 45-7, will play Seattle in Super Bowl
Tom Brady threw for three touchdowns and LeGarrette Blount ran in three more on Sunday to lead the New England Patriots into the Super Bowl with a 45-7 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
Dove Healthcare West cheers on the Packers
Win or lose... It's no secret; Packer fans have been anticipating today's NFC Championship game.
Documents: Common Core cost millions more than estimated
The department is seeking more than $36 million to administer tests aligned to Common Core State Standards over the next two school years. That's $7.2 million more than what is already appropriated.
Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks go into overtime
Green Bay Packers tie the game and go into overtime with the Seattle Seahawks.
Lawmakers seek to ban 'Palcohol' before it hits shelves
A bipartisan bill may ban powdered alcohol before the product even hits shelves in Wisconsin.
Milwaukee police investigate fatal hit-and-run
The Milwaukee police department is investigating a hit-and-run that killed a 59-year-old man.
Dairy industry braces for a milk bust following 2014 boom
Despite record-setting milk sales in 2014, plummeting prices are forcing some dairy farmers to spill the surplus down the drain.
Republican presidential debate to be held in Wisconsin
One of the nine Republican debates for the 2016 presidential candidates will be held in Wisconsin.
David Krapez wins Silver Mine Invitational; Mattoon with longest jump
After wind postponed the first day of jumping at Silver Mine Hill, conditions were perfect on Saturday. Team Slovenia's David Krapez would win the U.S. Cup event, but it was Eau Claire native Nick Mattoon who thrilled the crowd with the longest jump.
Library able to donate nearly 10,000 pounds of rice to pantry
The McIntyre Library staff association of UW-Eau Claire says thanks to donations from the community it raised nearly $1,300. That money will buy nearly 10,000 pounds of rice for the Hmong Mutual Assistance Association.
Skiers return to Silver Mine Hill after last nights delay
Skiers return to the sky over Silver Mine Hill after judges err on the side of caution, delaying the start of the 129th Silver Mine Invitational.
Chi-Hi students take learning to new heights
While most students use their Saturday morning to sleep in, one group of students at Chippewa Valley High School was taking learning to new heights.
Woman who shot sons released from mental health facility
A woman who shot her two sons and herself in the head in Montfort had been released a day earlier from a state mental health facility.
WARNING FROM DNR: Winter sports enthusiasts should check ice conditions
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is warning winter sports enthusiasts to watch out for unstable ice with warmer weather heading in to some parts.
Beloit police: Man steals car with baby inside
Beloit police say they've arrested a 22-year-old man for stealing a vehicle with a baby inside.
Wisconsin's Walker vows to sue over new federal smog limits
Republican Gov. Scott Walker is promising to sue the federal government over new limits on carbon emissions from power plants.
Cabela's hiring 200 for Sun Prairie store
Cabela's plans to hire about 200 people for its new store in Sun Prairie.
Frontier Airlines to shed 1,300 jobs in Denver and Milwaukee
Frontier Airlines says that it will hire contractors to do the work of 1,300 employees -- about a third of its total workforce -- at the Denver airport and in Milwaukee.
Wind cancels first day of jumping at Silver Mine Invitational
The 129th annual Silver Mine Invitational ski jumping had to be cancelled on Friday due to high winds. The conditions made it unsafe for the jumpers to go down the hill.
Deputies close highway to catch a man with a warrant
Deputies briefly close part of a state highway in Dunn County, to catch a man with a warrant for his arrest.